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What makes smell the most visceral of all senses? Scent can transport you back to grandma's kitchen or enliven your senses of a pristine beach with a soft murmur of waves and pleasant breezes. That is why buying perfumes is such an impulsive and extremely personal activity. You can have a team of experts recommending the most technically perfect perfume, but in the end, you will go with your gut. Scented candles fall into this class. The aroma filled flicker of a scented candle can be both meditative and escapist. Candles are a deep-rooted tradition in many cultures and one of life's little luxuries, but can scented candles truly influence our senses about our space? Research studies have proven the significant role of scented candles in the physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms of stress, mood, and overall mental health. The aromatic smell of the candles activates the limbic system in our brain, which includes our memory and emotions. This leads to the production of se...